Ifra
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "aroma" or "fragrance".
Name Census estimates that about 94 living Americans carry the first name Ifra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ifra today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ifra births was 2013 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ifra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ifra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
94
~ 1 in 3,646,323 Americans
Peak year
2013
11 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,086
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Ifra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ifra from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 42 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ifra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ifra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ifra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ifra
The name Ifra has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "ifra'a," which means "to blossom" or "to unfold." The name carries connotations of growth, beauty, and renewal, symbolizing the blossoming of a new life.
Ifra was a popular name among Arab communities during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of cultural and intellectual flourishing that spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries. It was often given to baby girls as a way of expressing hope and aspiration for their future.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ifra can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). He mentioned a woman named Ifra in his work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," describing her as a devout and pious individual.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ifra. One of the most famous was Ifra bint Abdullah (born around 620 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest Muslim women to embrace Islam. She was known for her wisdom and devotion to the faith.
Another prominent figure was Ifra al-Qadiri (1150-1235 CE), a Sufi mystic and poet from Baghdad. Her collection of spiritual poems and writings have been widely studied and admired for their depth and insight.
In the 14th century, Ifra bint Ali (1320-1384 CE) was a renowned scholar and teacher in Damascus. She was celebrated for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the education of women in the region.
During the Ottoman Empire, Ifra Hatun (1590-1662 CE) was a prominent figure in the royal court. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of the arts and literature.
Ifra al-Khalidi (1770-1844 CE) was a distinguished poet and calligrapher from Damascus. Her works were widely acclaimed for their elegance and mastery of the Arabic language.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Ifra throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and linguistic significance within the Arabic-speaking world.
People
Ifra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ifra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ifra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ifra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 94 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ifra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,646,323 US residents.
Is Ifra a common name?
We classify Ifra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 95 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ifra most popular?
The single biggest year for Ifra was 2013, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ifra is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ifra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ifra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.